• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• 2 x Full-time (negotiable), 1 ongoing and 1 fixed term for two years
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Adviser, Research Contracts prepares simple research contracts and manages the administration and operational aspects of research contracts and agreements across competitive and non-competitive funding. The role will be required to manage the workflow of contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and coordinating communications between various stakeholders.

The successful applicant will be trained in the fundamentals of research contract preparation.

As an Adviser, Research Contracts you will:

• Under the guidance of senior team members, review, draft and negotiate a range of competitive and commercial research agreements ensuring the contractual terms and conditions are compliant with University policies, processes, and requirements
• Liaise with key internal stakeholders including Legal, Research Finance, and research teams across the University to enable efficient and streamlined contract management processes
• Liaise with external funding agencies, industry partners, research collaborators, and external peer networks to inform and enable best practice in research contract negotiations and execution
• Support post-award processes to ensure the contractual requirements of respective funding bodies are met, data collection and reporting of these activities is accurate and the university's reputation with external funding bodies is protected and enhanced
• Collaborate closely with other contracts team members and provide relevant advice within your areas of subject matter expertise

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated ability to learn, apply and improve new skills
• Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures

Preferred

• Progress toward or completion of a research higher degree in health sciences or a related field.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Andrew Gaff (Senior Manager, Research Contracts) on 03 5227 3892 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Adviser, Research Contracts 567751.pdf

Applications for this position close on Monday 3 March.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.